Community Hike: 11km Epping Forest Circular Trail

Welcome to Trail Therapy!

We organise free and paid hikes around London and the South East, with the aim of helping people get out of the city and into nature. We are building an inclusive community of like minded people and everyone is welcome to join!

Our community hikes are a great way to get to know us, make new friends, and spend some time in nature. We regularly go to Epping Forest as it's easy to reach by tube, and it's truly magical.

Logistics

📍 Meeting point & end point: Theydon Bois Station (Central Line)

🗓 When: 10AM on 30th November – Meet at Theydon Bois Station

💷 Cost: FREE (our Epping Forest hikes are free forever!)

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:

This 11 km circular hike takes us deep into the heart of Epping Forest, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to ancient woodlands, rich history, and thriving wildlife. We’ll follow peaceful trails through towering trees, along leafy paths, exploring some of the forest’s most fascinating landmarks. We'll pass:

• Amesbury Banks – an 11-acre Roman site with a visible high bank and ditch marking its outline
• Beautiful woodland paths, seasonal wildflowers, and a chance to enjoy the forest
• Occastionally we see wild deer, squirels, kites, a variety of mushrooms, and other nature sights, but these are not guaranteed, the forest will decide!

📏 Hike Details

• Distance: 11 km (circular) Max elevation: 269 m
• Estimated duration: 3 hours (excluding breaks)

🧢 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
• Water (1–1.5L recommended)
• Packed Lunch, snacks (we'll pass a coffee shop at the start)
• Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs
• Curiosity for local history and wildlife
• Bring friends, drag your partner along, or come along and leave with new friends

🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop

We’ll end at Theydon Bois station with the option to join us for a drink at a local pub before heading home.

Legal bit

Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE). Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. This event is organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. By joining, you acknowledge that participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are adequately prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the hike.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Loughton, Meetups in Loughton.